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Audeze Mobius REVISITED!
I spent a VERY little time with the Audeze Mobius while producing some content for Newegg. Now, with Spatial audio becoming more popular, it’s a good time to look back. Does this premium experiment hold up today? Is 3D Audio a practical feature or a fad? In a world of Airpods Max, can this headset be worth it?
Let’s take a listen! Continue reading “Audeze Mobius and Spatial Audio in 2021: I got it wrong two years ago…”
ToughBook Review!
This isn’t built for “AVERAGE CONSUMERS”! Still there’s a lot we can learn from a ToughBook. What would YOU want to see on a future phone or tablet? Would you borrow any of this hardware if you could buy a more rugged slate? Continue reading “World’s Most Rugged Tablet! Panasonic ToughBook FZ-S1 Review!”
Windows 11 first look!
Some early EARLY thoughts on the dev preview of Windows 11. Thankfully my old MateBook was eligible for the upgrade, and it’s a promising start for a prettier user interface.
We HAVE to chat about the hardware requirements though. Gonna be disappointing for a LOT of PC users out there… Continue reading “Windows 11 will be GREAT, but Not for a LOT of Current PC Users…”
Sony XPERIA 1 iii first impressions! Long-term first impressions? This all got SUPER weird. I had the phone back in May, had to send it back, and then they changed the embargo.
Yeesh…
Still, we can FINALLY share some thoughts on my favorite phone of 2021.
Where MANY premium phones are getting rid of features, Sony stands as the most complete premium option on the market today. Improvements for the camera. Improvements for the audio. AND the most beautiful screen available on any phone. We have a LOT to chat about. Let’s dig into the XPERIA! Continue reading “Sony XPERIA 1 III: FINALLY a phone for ME!”
Not a review, but sharing some thoughts on using the Pixel Buds A-Series for about a week. Refining is the name of the game, and while the A-Series might not have all the same features as the 2020 Pixel Buds, they might perform better for a lot of folks out there. Continue reading “Pixel Buds A-Series: Your Best Buds?”
With more premium phones losing features, the argument for mid-rangers keeps getting stronger. TCL following up last year’s 10 Pro with a gorgeous update. Clean design, improved cameras, wireless charging, an IP rating, and that all important 5G!
Spending a couple days with the 20 Pro 5G, we can share some early thoughts on TCL gen 2! Continue reading “TCL 20 Pro 5G First Look: The Most Feature Complete?”
OnePlus 9 vs Mi 11i!
I’ve been itching to do a showdown for a while now.
As soon as I got my hands on the Mi 11i, I thought it would make for a fun fight against the OnePlus 9. Premium chipsets, lots of RAM, high end camera features. OnePlus and Xiaomi are keeping competition healthy in a price window near Galaxy S21’s and iPhone 12’s.
An important step above mid-range hardware, but well below the more luxury tier pricing. What should we call these phones? Premium mid-rangers? Budget friendly flagships?
Regardless, the two put up a great fight, and here are m thoughts on which comes out on top! Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi 11i VS OnePlus 9: Stepping up to the Premium Tier”
Desktop modes are excellent features on our phones. The trouble is finding good hardware to USE the desktop mode. If you have to fire up a whole other computer, why use the desktop mode?
A laptop dock might be the right fit for you. A larger screen, a proper keyboard and trackpad, the ability to attach other USB accessories.
Your phone is more powerful than you know… Continue reading “UPerfect X Pro UDock Review: Your Phone IS a Computer!”